Harlees Fish & Chips food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Dorset
Harlees Fish & Chips holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 January 2026, 6 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 159 Wareham Road, Corfe Mullen, BH21 3LB
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Harlees Fish & Chips among the 3,813 places in Dorset holding top marks, 96% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,813 | 96% | ← Harlees Fish & Chips | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 138 | 3% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 33 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 1,126 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Harlees Fish & Chips none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Harlees Fish & Chips, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co Op Retailers - other | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2024 |
| Bru Hub Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 315 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| Dorset Soldier Other catering premises | 369 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Bow Cottage B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2023 |
| Co-op Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2023 |
| Corfe Hills School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Asda Express PFS Windgreen Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Castle Court School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
Questions about Harlees Fish & Chips
What is Harlees Fish & Chips's food hygiene rating?
Harlees Fish & Chips has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 13 January 2026.
Is Harlees Fish & Chips safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Harlees Fish & Chips last inspected?
Harlees Fish & Chips was last inspected on 13 January 2026, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dorset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Harlees Fish & Chips?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Harlees Fish & Chips compare to other places in Dorset?
96% of the 3,992 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Harlees Fish & Chips is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Harlees Fish & Chips and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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